Author Archives: Val Jones

Remarkably the female Garganey still present, as was the Common Sand. Also a Shoveler, 10 Swallows, c 30 Redwings and a Chiffchaff.

The highlight today was Ogston’s third Ring Ouzel that flew south at Highoredish. Additionally from Highoredish 405 Meadow Pipits, a Brambling, 56 Chaffinches, 30 Goldfinches, 26 ‘Alba’ Wagtails, 23 Linnets, 34 Siskins, 10 Swallows, 12 Golden Plovers, 60 Pinkfeet SE, … Continue reading →

A Shoveler & 3 Swallows.

No news received for this date so far.

3 Mute Swans, 210 Greylags & 36 Canadas, 8 Gadwall, a Shoveler, 50 Tufteds, 38 Cormorants, 13 GCGrebes, male Peregrine, a late Common Sandpiper on the dam wall ( and yes, I checked it), ad Yellow-l-Gull, 3 Common Gulls, 12 … Continue reading →

Female Garganey, 3 Shoveler, two male Goshawks, 2/3 Sparrowhawks, a Kestrel, ad Yellow-l-Gull, 4 Common Gulls SW, c5 Swallows, 20+ House Martins, 7 Skylarks W, 381 Redwings SW/W, 7 Fieldfares W, single Rock Pipit, 1 Chiffchaff, 1 Blackcap.

3 Pintail, 3 Wigeon, 2 drake Pochard, juv male Goshawk, a Raven, 7 Swallows and the Rock Pipit still.

The female Garganey still present along with 4 Shoveler, a drake Pochard and, later in the day, 4 Pintail. Also the year’s first Rock Pipit (no. 152), male Peregrine, 11 Common Gulls, 2 Swallows and 33 House Martins.

c30 Redwings on the Sailing Club were eclipsed by 845 that flew west at Highoredish in one hour 10-1100. Also a Peregrine at the res.